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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.55, 98.39 and 53.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.55, 98.39 and 53.67 is: 80.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.55 : 98.39 = 53.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.55/98.39 = 53.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.55x = 98.39 × 53.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.55x = 5,280.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.59/65.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.56

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