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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 90.94 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 90.94 and 40.03 is: 55.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 90.94 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/90.94 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 90.94 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 3,640.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640.33/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.23

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