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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 98.07 and 62.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 98.07 and 62.74 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 98.07 = 62.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/98.07 = 62.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 98.07 × 62.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 6,152.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152.91/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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