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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 91.17 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 91.17 and 55.71 is: 77.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 91.17 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/91.17 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 91.17 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 5,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,079.08/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.06

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