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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 90.36 and 62.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 90.36 and 62.16 is: 85.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 90.36 = 62.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/90.36 = 62.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 90.36 × 62.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 5,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,616.78/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.73

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