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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.41, 90.53 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.41, 90.53 and 56.23 is: 77.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.41 : 90.53 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.41/90.53 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.41x = 90.53 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.41x = 5,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,090.22/65.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.82

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