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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.33, 90.11 and 53.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.33, 90.11 and 53.69 is: 74.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.33 : 90.11 = 53.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.33/90.11 = 53.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.33x = 90.11 × 53.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.33x = 4,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837.29/65.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.05

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