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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 91.02 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 91.02 and 61.88 is: 85.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 91.02 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/91.02 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 91.02 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 5,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,632.32/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.43

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