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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.40, 91.80 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.40, 91.80 and 65.40 is: 91.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.40 : 91.80 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.40/91.80 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.40x = 91.80 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.40x = 6,003.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003.72/65.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.80

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