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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 90.52 and 39.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 90.52 and 39.73 is: 54.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 90.52 = 39.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/90.52 = 39.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 90.52 × 39.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 3,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596.36/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.81

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