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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.51, 98.36 and 39.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.51, 98.36 and 39.89 is: 59.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.51 : 98.36 = 39.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.51/98.36 = 39.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.51x = 98.36 × 39.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.51x = 3,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924.00/65.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.90

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