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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.33, 89.62 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.33, 89.62 and 62.18 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.33 : 89.62 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.33/89.62 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.33x = 89.62 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.33x = 5,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,572.57/65.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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