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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 90.24 and 62.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 90.24 and 62.84 is: 86.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 90.24 = 62.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/90.24 = 62.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 90.24 × 62.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 5,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670.68/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.68

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