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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.92, 110.28 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.92, 110.28 and 65.40 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.92 : 110.28 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.92/110.28 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.92x = 110.28 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.92x = 7,212.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212.31/79.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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