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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 89.60 and 57.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 89.60 and 57.72 is: 79.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 89.60 = 57.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/89.60 = 57.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 89.60 × 57.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 5,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171.71/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.56

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