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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 90.18 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 90.18 and 56.22 is: 77.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 90.18 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/90.18 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 90.18 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 5,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069.92/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.59

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