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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 90.14 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 90.14 and 56.70 is: 78.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 90.14 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/90.14 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 90.14 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 5,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110.65/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.07

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