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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.63, 98.57 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.63, 98.57 and 56.97 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.63 : 98.57 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.63/98.57 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.63x = 98.57 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.63x = 5,615.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615.68/65.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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