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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 90.33 and 63.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 90.33 and 63.03 is: 86.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 90.33 = 63.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/90.33 = 63.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 90.33 × 63.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 5,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,693.50/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.90

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