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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.25, 98.49 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.25, 98.49 and 65.25 is: 98.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 98.49 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/98.49 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 98.49 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 6,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427.09/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.49

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