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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.73, 98.79 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.73, 98.79 and 42.96 is: 64.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.73 : 98.79 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.73/98.79 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.73x = 98.79 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.73x = 4,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244.02/65.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.57

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