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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.81, 98.61 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.81, 98.61 and 53.64 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.81 : 98.61 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.81/98.61 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.81x = 98.61 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.81x = 5,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,289.44/65.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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