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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.21, 90.77 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.21, 90.77 and 65.04 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.21 : 90.77 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.21/90.77 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.21x = 90.77 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.21x = 5,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903.36/66.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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