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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 90.70 and 62.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 90.70 and 62.76 is: 86.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 90.70 = 62.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/90.70 = 62.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 90.70 × 62.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 5,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692.33/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.54

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