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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 98.80 and 63.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 98.80 and 63.74 is: 95.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 98.80 = 63.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/98.80 = 63.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 98.80 × 63.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 6,297.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,297.51/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.74

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