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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.88, 90.95 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.88, 90.95 and 56.66 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.88 : 90.95 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.88/90.95 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.88x = 90.95 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.88x = 5,152.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152.49/65.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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