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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 90.91 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 90.91 and 61.96 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 90.91 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/90.91 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 90.91 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 5,632.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632.02/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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