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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.44, 98.25 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.44, 98.25 and 35.02 is: 52.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.44 : 98.25 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.44/98.25 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.44x = 98.25 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.44x = 3,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440.72/65.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.58

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