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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 90.40 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 90.40 and 47.14 is: 65.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 90.40 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/90.40 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 90.40 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 4,261.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261.46/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.03

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