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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 90.86 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 90.86 and 53.64 is: 73.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 90.86 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/90.86 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 90.86 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,873.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873.46/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.92

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