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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.64, 90.96 and 63.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.64, 90.96 and 63.84 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.64 : 90.96 = 63.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.64/90.96 = 63.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.64x = 90.96 × 63.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.64x = 5,806.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,806.89/65.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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