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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.81, 98.64 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.81, 98.64 and 60.75 is: 91.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.81 : 98.64 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.81/98.64 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.81x = 98.64 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.81x = 5,992.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,992.38/65.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.06

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