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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 98.42 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 98.42 and 35.37 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 98.42 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/98.42 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 98.42 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 3,480.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480.73/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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