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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.44, 90.19 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.44, 90.19 and 60.55 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.44 : 90.19 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.44/90.19 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.44x = 90.19 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.44x = 5,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,460.70/65.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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