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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 97.70 and 60.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 97.70 and 60.98 is: 91.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 97.70 = 60.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/97.70 = 60.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 97.70 × 60.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 5,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,957.69/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.30

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