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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.76, 98.09 and 64.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.76, 98.09 and 64.37 is: 96.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.76 : 98.09 = 64.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.76/98.09 = 64.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.76x = 98.09 × 64.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.76x = 6,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,313.24/65.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.00

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