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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.58, 90.39 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.58, 90.39 and 53.16 is: 73.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.58 : 90.39 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.58/90.39 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.58x = 90.39 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.58x = 4,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,805.13/65.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.27

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