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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 90.45 and 65.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 90.45 and 65.80 is: 90.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 90.45 = 65.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/90.45 = 65.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 90.45 × 65.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 5,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,951.61/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.23

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