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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 98.40 and 42.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 98.40 and 42.81 is: 64.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 98.40 = 42.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/98.40 = 42.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 98.40 × 42.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 4,212.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212.50/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.13

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