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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.70, 98.48 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.70, 98.48 and 35.25 is: 52.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.70 : 98.48 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.70/98.48 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.70x = 98.48 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.70x = 3,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,471.24/65.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.83

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