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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 98.43 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 98.43 and 54.15 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 98.43 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/98.43 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 98.43 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 5,329.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329.98/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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