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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.41, 98.11 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.41, 98.11 and 34.97 is: 52.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.41 : 98.11 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.41/98.11 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.41x = 98.11 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.41x = 3,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430.91/65.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.45

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