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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 98.14 and 63.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 98.14 and 63.61 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 98.14 = 63.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/98.14 = 63.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 98.14 × 63.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 6,242.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,242.50/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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