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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 98.67 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 98.67 and 36.86 is: 55.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 98.67 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/98.67 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 98.67 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 3,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,636.41/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.34

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