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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.67, 109.98 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.67, 109.98 and 65.90 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.67 : 109.98 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.67/109.98 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.67x = 109.98 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.67x = 7,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247.68/79.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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