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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 90.93 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 90.93 and 61.82 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 90.93 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/90.93 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 90.93 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 5,621.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,621.29/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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