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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 98.38 and 35.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 98.38 and 35.21 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 98.38 = 35.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/98.38 = 35.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 98.38 × 35.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 3,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464.25/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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