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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 90.93 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 90.93 and 39.66 is: 54.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 90.93 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/90.93 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 90.93 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 3,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606.28/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.73

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