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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.36, 98.04 and 17.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.36, 98.04 and 17.27 is: 25.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.36 : 98.04 = 17.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.36/98.04 = 17.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.36x = 98.04 × 17.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.36x = 1,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692.70/65.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.90

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