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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.98, 90.79 and 64.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.98, 90.79 and 64.45 is: 88.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.98 : 90.79 = 64.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.98/90.79 = 64.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.98x = 90.79 × 64.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.98x = 5,850.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850.87/65.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.67

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