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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 98.52 and 36.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 98.52 and 36.83 is: 55.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 98.52 = 36.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/98.52 = 36.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 98.52 × 36.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 3,628.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628.00/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.15

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