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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.83, 90.72 and 64.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.83, 90.72 and 64.30 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.83 : 90.72 = 64.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.83/90.72 = 64.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.83x = 90.72 × 64.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.83x = 5,833.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,833.30/65.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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