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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 90.08 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 90.08 and 60.60 is: 83.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 90.08 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/90.08 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 90.08 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 5,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458.55/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.39

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