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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 98.97 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 98.97 and 54.99 is: 82.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 98.97 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/98.97 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 98.97 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 5,442.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442.36/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.81

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