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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.99, 90.69 and 54.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.99, 90.69 and 54.32 is: 74.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.99 : 90.69 = 54.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.99/90.69 = 54.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.99x = 90.69 × 54.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.99x = 4,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925.83/65.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.64

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