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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.55, 90.27 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.55, 90.27 and 56.34 is: 77.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.55 : 90.27 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.55/90.27 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.55x = 90.27 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.55x = 5,085.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,085.81/65.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.59

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