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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.77, 98.66 and 17.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.77, 98.66 and 17.68 is: 26.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.77 : 98.66 = 17.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.77/98.66 = 17.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.77x = 98.66 × 17.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.77x = 1,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744.31/65.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.52

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