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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.63, 90.54 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.63, 90.54 and 41.02 is: 56.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.63 : 90.54 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.63/90.54 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.63x = 90.54 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.63x = 3,713.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713.75/65.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.59

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