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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66.22, 90.71 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 66.22, 90.71 and 65.50 is: 89.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    66.22 : 90.71 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    66.22/90.71 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    66.22x = 90.71 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    66.22x = 5,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941.51/66.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.72

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