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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 90.44 and 65.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 90.44 and 65.33 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 90.44 = 65.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/90.44 = 65.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 90.44 × 65.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 5,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,907.67/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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