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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 98.26 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 98.26 and 53.94 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 98.26 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/98.26 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 98.26 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 5,300.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300.34/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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