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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.86, 98.70 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.86, 98.70 and 35.44 is: 53.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.86 : 98.70 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.86/98.70 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.86x = 98.70 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.86x = 3,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497.93/65.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.11

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