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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.35, 98.09 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.35, 98.09 and 34.91 is: 52.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.35 : 98.09 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.35/98.09 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.35x = 98.09 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.35x = 3,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424.32/65.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.40

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