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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.16, 90.54 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.16, 90.54 and 64.26 is: 89.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.16 : 90.54 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.16/90.54 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.16x = 90.54 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.16x = 5,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818.10/65.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.29

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