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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 85.41, 117.98 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 85.41, 117.98 and 65.62 is: 90.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    85.41 : 117.98 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    85.41/117.98 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    85.41x = 117.98 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    85.41x = 7,741.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,741.85/85.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.64

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