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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.64, 98.49 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.64, 98.49 and 35.20 is: 52.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.64 : 98.49 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.64/98.49 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.64x = 98.49 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.64x = 3,466.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466.85/65.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.82

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