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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.62, 103.95 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.62, 103.95 and 65.60 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.62 : 103.95 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.62/103.95 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.62x = 103.95 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.62x = 6,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,818.60/75.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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