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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 90.70 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 90.70 and 53.48 is: 73.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 90.70 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/90.70 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 90.70 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 4,850.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,850.64/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.81

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