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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.44, 98.01 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.44, 98.01 and 47.11 is: 70.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.44 : 98.01 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.44/98.01 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.44x = 98.01 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.44x = 4,617.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617.25/65.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.56

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