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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.55, 98.24 and 42.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.55, 98.24 and 42.69 is: 63.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.55 : 98.24 = 42.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.55/98.24 = 42.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.55x = 98.24 × 42.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.55x = 4,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,193.65/65.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.98

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