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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.35, 89.99 and 56.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.35, 89.99 and 56.12 is: 77.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.35 : 89.99 = 56.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.35/89.99 = 56.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.35x = 89.99 × 56.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.35x = 5,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.24/65.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.28

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