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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 98.55 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 98.55 and 35.32 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 98.55 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/98.55 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 98.55 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 3,480.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480.79/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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