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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.92, 99.46 and 60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.92, 99.46 and 60 is: 90.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.92 : 99.46 = 60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.92/99.46 = 60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.92x = 99.46 × 60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.92x = 5,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967.60/65.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.53

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