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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.28, 89.98 and 56.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.28, 89.98 and 56.04 is: 77.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.28 : 89.98 = 56.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.28/89.98 = 56.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.28x = 89.98 × 56.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.28x = 5,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042.48/65.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.24

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