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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.39, 89.54 and 62.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.39, 89.54 and 62.30 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.39 : 89.54 = 62.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.39/89.54 = 62.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.39x = 89.54 × 62.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.39x = 5,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,577.58/65.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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