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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.60, 98.52 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.60, 98.52 and 53.66 is: 80.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.60 : 98.52 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.60/98.52 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.60x = 98.52 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.60x = 5,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286.58/65.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.59

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