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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 91.20 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 91.20 and 61.88 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 91.20 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/91.20 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 91.20 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 5,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643.46/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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