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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.17, 89.95 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.17, 89.95 and 62.25 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.17 : 89.95 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.17/89.95 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.17x = 89.95 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.17x = 5,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,599.69/65.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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