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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.41, 98.12 and 17.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.41, 98.12 and 17.31 is: 25.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.41 : 98.12 = 17.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.41/98.12 = 17.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.41x = 98.12 × 17.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.41x = 1,698.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698.46/65.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.97

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