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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 89.70 and 42.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 89.70 and 42.04 is: 58.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 89.70 = 42.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/89.70 = 42.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 89.70 × 42.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 3,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770.99/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.02

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