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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.88, 90.68 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.88, 90.68 and 56.97 is: 78.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.88 : 90.68 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.88/90.68 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.88x = 90.68 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.88x = 5,165.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165.75/65.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.41

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