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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 98.27 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 98.27 and 26.98 is: 40.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 98.27 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/98.27 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 98.27 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 2,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,651.32/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.46

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