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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 90.33 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 90.33 and 65.77 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 90.33 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/90.33 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 90.33 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 5,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941.00/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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