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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.91, 95.11 and 65.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.91, 95.11 and 65.72 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.91 : 95.11 = 65.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.91/95.11 = 65.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.91x = 95.11 × 65.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.91x = 6,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,250.63/68.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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