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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 98.66 and 42.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 98.66 and 42.92 is: 64.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 98.66 = 42.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/98.66 = 42.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 98.66 × 42.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 4,234.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234.49/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.43

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