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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 98.53 and 17.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 98.53 and 17.59 is: 26.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 98.53 = 17.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/98.53 = 17.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 98.53 × 17.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 1,733.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733.14/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.38

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