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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 98.43 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 98.43 and 61.41 is: 92.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 98.43 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/98.43 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 98.43 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 6,044.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,044.52/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.01

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