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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 98.13 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 98.13 and 61.18 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 98.13 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/98.13 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 98.13 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 6,003.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,003.59/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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