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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.55, 98.21 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.55, 98.21 and 43.88 is: 65.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.55 : 98.21 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.55/98.21 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.55x = 98.21 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.55x = 4,308.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308.74/65.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.73

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