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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 98.12 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 98.12 and 35 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 98.12 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/98.12 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 98.12 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 3,434.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,434.20/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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