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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.86, 90.76 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.86, 90.76 and 56.55 is: 77.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.86 : 90.76 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.86/90.76 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.86x = 90.76 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.86x = 5,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,132.48/65.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.93

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