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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 99.19 and 57.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 99.19 and 57.07 is: 85.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 99.19 = 57.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/99.19 = 57.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 99.19 × 57.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 5,660.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,660.77/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.91

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