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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.63, 98.28 and 42.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.63, 98.28 and 42.74 is: 64.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.63 : 98.28 = 42.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.63/98.28 = 42.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.63x = 98.28 × 42.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.63x = 4,200.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200.36/65.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.00

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