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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.79, 90.72 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.79, 90.72 and 54.72 is: 75.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.79 : 90.72 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.79/90.72 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.79x = 90.72 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.79x = 4,964.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964.20/65.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.46

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