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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.92, 91.14 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.92, 91.14 and 63 is: 87.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.92 : 91.14 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.92/91.14 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.92x = 91.14 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.92x = 5,741.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,741.82/65.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.10

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