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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 99.14 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 99.14 and 54.55 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 99.14 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/99.14 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 99.14 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 5,408.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408.09/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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