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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.64, 98.26 and 43.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.64, 98.26 and 43.93 is: 65.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.64 : 98.26 = 43.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.64/98.26 = 43.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.64x = 98.26 × 43.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.64x = 4,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316.56/65.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.76

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