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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.31, 98.40 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.31, 98.40 and 54.69 is: 82.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.31 : 98.40 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.31/98.40 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.31x = 98.40 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.31x = 5,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381.50/65.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.40

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