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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 98.74 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 98.74 and 56.66 is: 85.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 98.74 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/98.74 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 98.74 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 5,594.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,594.61/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.05

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