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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.41, 97.98 and 56.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.41, 97.98 and 56.86 is: 85.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.41 : 97.98 = 56.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.41/97.98 = 56.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.41x = 97.98 × 56.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.41x = 5,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,571.14/65.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.17

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