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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 90.08 and 62.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 90.08 and 62.29 is: 86.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 90.08 = 62.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/90.08 = 62.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 90.08 × 62.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 5,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611.08/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.15

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