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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.54, 98.28 and 42.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.54, 98.28 and 42.86 is: 64.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.54 : 98.28 = 42.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.54/98.28 = 42.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.54x = 98.28 × 42.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.54x = 4,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212.53/65.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.27

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