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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 90 and 60.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 90 and 60.12 is: 82.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 90 = 60.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/90 = 60.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 90 × 60.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 5,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410.80/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.91

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