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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.30, 90.20 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.30, 90.20 and 54.44 is: 75.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.30 : 90.20 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.30/90.20 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.30x = 90.20 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.30x = 4,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910.49/65.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.20

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