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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.99, 91.07 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.99, 91.07 and 53.67 is: 74.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.99 : 91.07 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.99/91.07 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.99x = 91.07 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.99x = 4,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,887.46/65.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.07

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