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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.30, 90.09 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.30, 90.09 and 39.07 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.30 : 90.09 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.30/90.09 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.30x = 90.09 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.30x = 3,519.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.82/65.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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