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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.73, 90.66 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.73, 90.66 and 62.82 is: 86.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.73 : 90.66 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.73/90.66 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.73x = 90.66 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.73x = 5,695.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695.50/65.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.64

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