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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.28, 90.16 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.28, 90.16 and 57.08 is: 78.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.28 : 90.16 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.28/90.16 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.28x = 90.16 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.28x = 5,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146.33/65.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.83

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