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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.33, 90.55 and 59.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.33, 90.55 and 59.25 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.33 : 90.55 = 59.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.33/90.55 = 59.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.33x = 90.55 × 59.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.33x = 5,364.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364.94/65.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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