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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 90.26 and 61.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 90.26 and 61.06 is: 84.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 90.26 = 61.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/90.26 = 61.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 90.26 × 61.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 5,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511.28/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.12

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