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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.60, 98.33 and 35.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.60, 98.33 and 35.15 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.60 : 98.33 = 35.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.60/98.33 = 35.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.60x = 98.33 × 35.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.60x = 3,455.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455.63/65.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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