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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 90.15 and 57.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 90.15 and 57.94 is: 80.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 90.15 = 57.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/90.15 = 57.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 90.15 × 57.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 5,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223.29/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.04

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