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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 98.88 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 98.88 and 55.02 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 98.88 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/98.88 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 98.88 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 5,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440.38/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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