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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 90.24 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 90.24 and 56.76 is: 78.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 90.24 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/90.24 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 90.24 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 5,122.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.02/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.17

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