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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.56, 90.43 and 53.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.56, 90.43 and 53.29 is: 73.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.56 : 90.43 = 53.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.56/90.43 = 53.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.56x = 90.43 × 53.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.56x = 4,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,819.01/65.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.51

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