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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.41, 90.16 and 55.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.41, 90.16 and 55.03 is: 75.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.41 : 90.16 = 55.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.41/90.16 = 55.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.41x = 90.16 × 55.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.41x = 4,961.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,961.62/65.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.86

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