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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 97.52 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 97.52 and 56.93 is: 85.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 97.52 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/97.52 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 97.52 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 5,551.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551.81/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.24

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