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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 98.52 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 98.52 and 53.55 is: 80.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 98.52 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/98.52 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 98.52 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 5,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275.75/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.41

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