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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.73, 98.54 and 25.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.73, 98.54 and 25.13 is: 37.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.73 : 98.54 = 25.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.73/98.54 = 25.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.73x = 98.54 × 25.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.73x = 2,475.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475.69/65.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.66

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