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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 90.44 and 53.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 90.44 and 53.23 is: 73.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 90.44 = 53.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/90.44 = 53.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 90.44 × 53.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 4,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,814.40/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.46

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