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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 90.22 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 90.22 and 54.44 is: 74.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 90.22 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/90.22 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 90.22 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 4,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911.58/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.87

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