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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.48, 90.48 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.48, 90.48 and 54.56 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.48 : 90.48 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.48/90.48 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.48x = 90.48 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.48x = 4,936.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936.59/65.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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