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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.62, 104.37 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.62, 104.37 and 65.21 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.62 : 104.37 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.62/104.37 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.62x = 104.37 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.62x = 6,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,806.16/75.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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