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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.39, 90 and 57.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.39, 90 and 57.63 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.39 : 90 = 57.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.39/90 = 57.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.39x = 90 × 57.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.39x = 5,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187.04/65.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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