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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 90.95 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 90.95 and 62.91 is: 86.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 90.95 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/90.95 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 90.95 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 5,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721.35/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.97

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