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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.41, 90.17 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.41, 90.17 and 54.35 is: 74.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.41 : 90.17 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.41/90.17 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.41x = 90.17 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.41x = 4,900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900.88/65.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.93

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