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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 90.72 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 90.72 and 65.61 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 90.72 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/90.72 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 90.72 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 5,952.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952.14/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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