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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.76, 90.48 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.76, 90.48 and 56.44 is: 77.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.76 : 90.48 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.76/90.48 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.76x = 90.48 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.76x = 5,106.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106.69/65.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.66

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