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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.56, 90.49 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.56, 90.49 and 39.69 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.56 : 90.49 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.56/90.49 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.56x = 90.49 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.56x = 3,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591.55/65.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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