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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.36, 90.36 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.36, 90.36 and 57.24 is: 79.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.36 : 90.36 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.36/90.36 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.36x = 90.36 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.36x = 5,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172.21/65.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.13

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