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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.57, 98.40 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.57, 98.40 and 24.99 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.57 : 98.40 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.57/98.40 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.57x = 98.40 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.57x = 2,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459.02/65.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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