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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.31, 90.19 and 53.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.31, 90.19 and 53.76 is: 74.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.31 : 90.19 = 53.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.31/90.19 = 53.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.31x = 90.19 × 53.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.31x = 4,848.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,848.87/65.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.25

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