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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.36, 90.08 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.36, 90.08 and 56.72 is: 78.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.36 : 90.08 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.36/90.08 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.36x = 90.08 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.36x = 5,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109.34/65.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.17

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