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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.52, 98.46 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.52, 98.46 and 43.86 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.52 : 98.46 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.52/98.46 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.52x = 98.46 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.52x = 4,318.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318.46/65.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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