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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.80, 98.70 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.80, 98.70 and 54.60 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.80 : 98.70 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.80/98.70 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.80x = 98.70 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.80x = 5,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389.02/65.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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