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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.38, 98.16 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.38, 98.16 and 34.96 is: 52.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.38 : 98.16 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.38/98.16 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.38x = 98.16 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.38x = 3,431.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431.67/65.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.49

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