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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 98.55 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 98.55 and 55.04 is: 82.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 98.55 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/98.55 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 98.55 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 5,423.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,423.70/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.38

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