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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.31, 89.91 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.31, 89.91 and 61.89 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.31 : 89.91 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.31/89.91 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.31x = 89.91 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.31x = 5,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,564.45/65.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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