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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.83, 98.45 and 57.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.83, 98.45 and 57.41 is: 85.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.83 : 98.45 = 57.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.83/98.45 = 57.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.83x = 98.45 × 57.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.83x = 5,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,651.82/65.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.86

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