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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.24, 89.88 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.24, 89.88 and 55.37 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.24 : 89.88 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.24/89.88 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.24x = 89.88 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.24x = 4,976.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976.21/65.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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