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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 90.72 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 90.72 and 57.58 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 90.72 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/90.72 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 90.72 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 5,223.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223.66/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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