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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 90.65 and 39.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 90.65 and 39.82 is: 54.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 90.65 = 39.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/90.65 = 39.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 90.65 × 39.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 3,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609.68/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.95

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