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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.66, 98.54 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.66, 98.54 and 35.28 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.66 : 98.54 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.66/98.54 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.66x = 98.54 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.66x = 3,476.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476.65/65.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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