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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 89.51 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 89.51 and 62.13 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 89.51 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/89.51 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 89.51 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 5,561.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561.05/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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