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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.38, 90.23 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.38, 90.23 and 54.44 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.38 : 90.23 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.38/90.23 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.38x = 90.23 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.38x = 4,912.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912.07/65.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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