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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.47, 98.08 and 42.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.47, 98.08 and 42.27 is: 63.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.47 : 98.08 = 42.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.47/98.08 = 42.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.47x = 98.08 × 42.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.47x = 4,145.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,145.84/65.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.32

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