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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.32, 90.08 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.32, 90.08 and 54.42 is: 75.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.32 : 90.08 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.32/90.08 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.32x = 90.08 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.32x = 4,902.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902.15/65.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.05

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