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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 98.16 and 42.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 98.16 and 42.65 is: 63.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 98.16 = 42.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/98.16 = 42.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 98.16 × 42.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 4,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,186.52/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.89

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