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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.40, 92.70 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.40, 92.70 and 65.40 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.40 : 92.70 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.40/92.70 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.40x = 92.70 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.40x = 6,062.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062.58/65.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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