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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.56, 90.07 and 53.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.56, 90.07 and 53.24 is: 73.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.56 : 90.07 = 53.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.56/90.07 = 53.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.56x = 90.07 × 53.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.56x = 4,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795.18/65.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.14

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