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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.76, 98.82 and 64.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.76, 98.82 and 64.95 is: 97.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.76 : 98.82 = 64.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.76/98.82 = 64.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.76x = 98.82 × 64.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.76x = 6,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,418.36/65.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.60

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