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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 98.40 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 98.40 and 57.27 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 98.40 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/98.40 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 98.40 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 5,635.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635.37/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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