Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.04, 89.76 and 42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65.04, 89.76 and 42 is: 57.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65.04 : 89.76 = 42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65.04/89.76 = 42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65.04x = 89.76 × 42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65.04x = 3,769.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,769.92/65.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 57.96
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