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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 98.97 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 98.97 and 56.94 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 98.97 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/98.97 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 98.97 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 5,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,635.35/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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