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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 98.19 and 56.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 98.19 and 56.96 is: 85.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 98.19 = 56.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/98.19 = 56.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 98.19 × 56.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 5,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,592.90/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.35

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