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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 98 and 42.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 98 and 42.56 is: 63.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 98 = 42.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/98 = 42.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 98 × 42.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 4,170.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170.88/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.72

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