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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.76, 90.75 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.76, 90.75 and 54.81 is: 75.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.76 : 90.75 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.76/90.75 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.76x = 90.75 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.76x = 4,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974.01/65.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.64

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