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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.77, 90.89 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.77, 90.89 and 63.25 is: 87.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.77 : 90.89 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.77/90.89 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.77x = 90.89 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.77x = 5,748.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748.48/65.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.40

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