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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.32, 98.06 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.32, 98.06 and 55.76 is: 83.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.32 : 98.06 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.32/98.06 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.32x = 98.06 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.32x = 5,467.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,467.83/65.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.71

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