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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.64, 98.42 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.64, 98.42 and 53.72 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.64 : 98.42 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.64/98.42 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.64x = 98.42 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.64x = 5,287.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287.12/65.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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