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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.25, 98.10 and 34.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.25, 98.10 and 34.88 is: 52.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 98.10 = 34.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/98.10 = 34.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 98.10 × 34.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 3,421.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421.73/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.44

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