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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.81, 98.66 and 36.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.81, 98.66 and 36.97 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.81 : 98.66 = 36.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.81/98.66 = 36.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.81x = 98.66 × 36.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.81x = 3,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647.46/65.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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