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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 90.68 and 64.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 90.68 and 64.50 is: 89.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 90.68 = 64.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/90.68 = 64.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 90.68 × 64.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 5,848.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,848.86/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.62

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