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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.04, 89.66 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.04, 89.66 and 56.84 is: 78.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.04 : 89.66 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.04/89.66 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.04x = 89.66 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.04x = 5,095.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095.54/65.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.34

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