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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 90.41 and 39.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 90.41 and 39.63 is: 54.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 90.41 = 39.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/90.41 = 39.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 90.41 × 39.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 3,582.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,582.60/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.71

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