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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 98.04 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 98.04 and 56.99 is: 85.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 98.04 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/98.04 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 98.04 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 5,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,587.30/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.28

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