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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.62, 98.52 and 43.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.62, 98.52 and 43.89 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.62 : 98.52 = 43.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.62/98.52 = 43.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.62x = 98.52 × 43.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.62x = 4,324.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324.04/65.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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