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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 91.08 and 57.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 91.08 and 57.88 is: 79.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 91.08 = 57.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/91.08 = 57.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 91.08 × 57.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 5,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,271.71/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.92

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