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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.89, 114.31 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.89, 114.31 and 65.48 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.89 : 114.31 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.89/114.31 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.89x = 114.31 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.89x = 7,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484.53/82.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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