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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.51, 98.13 and 42.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.51, 98.13 and 42.69 is: 63.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.51 : 98.13 = 42.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.51/98.13 = 42.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.51x = 98.13 × 42.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.51x = 4,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,189.46/65.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.95

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