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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.86, 98.75 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.86, 98.75 and 35.40 is: 53.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.86 : 98.75 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.86/98.75 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.86x = 98.75 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.86x = 3,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495.75/65.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.08

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