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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.12, 98.12 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.12, 98.12 and 56.08 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.12 : 98.12 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.12/98.12 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.12x = 98.12 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.12x = 5,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,502.57/65.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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