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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.36, 90.19 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.36, 90.19 and 57.17 is: 78.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.36 : 90.19 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.36/90.19 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.36x = 90.19 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.36x = 5,156.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156.16/65.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.89

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