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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 98.31 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 98.31 and 35.13 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 98.31 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/98.31 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 98.31 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 3,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454.13/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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