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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 89.98 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 89.98 and 57.24 is: 78.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 89.98 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/89.98 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 89.98 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 5,150.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150.46/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.73

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