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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 98.33 and 36.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 98.33 and 36.71 is: 55.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 98.33 = 36.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/98.33 = 36.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 98.33 × 36.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 3,609.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609.02/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.01

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