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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.87, 98.28 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.87, 98.28 and 56.13 is: 83.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.87 : 98.28 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.87/98.28 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.87x = 98.28 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.87x = 5,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,516.44/65.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.75

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