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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.55, 90.54 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.55, 90.54 and 52.50 is: 72.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.55 : 90.54 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.55/90.54 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.55x = 90.54 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.55x = 4,753.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753.35/65.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.51

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