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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.62, 98.25 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.62, 98.25 and 54.19 is: 81.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.62 : 98.25 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.62/98.25 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.62x = 98.25 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.62x = 5,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,324.17/65.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.14

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