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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.47, 90.12 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.47, 90.12 and 56.25 is: 77.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.47 : 90.12 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.47/90.12 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.47x = 90.12 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.47x = 5,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069.25/65.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.43

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