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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.81, 98.82 and 43.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.81, 98.82 and 43.13 is: 64.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.81 : 98.82 = 43.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.81/98.82 = 43.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.81x = 98.82 × 43.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.81x = 4,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262.35/65.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.77

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