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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.92, 98.80 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.92, 98.80 and 57.92 is: 86.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.92 : 98.80 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.92/98.80 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.92x = 98.80 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.92x = 5,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722.50/65.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.81

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