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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.76, 98.52 and 59.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.76, 98.52 and 59.76 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.76 : 98.52 = 59.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.76/98.52 = 59.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.76x = 98.52 × 59.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.76x = 5,887.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887.56/65.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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