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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.87, 98.78 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.87, 98.78 and 43.16 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.87 : 98.78 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.87/98.78 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.87x = 98.78 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.87x = 4,263.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263.13/65.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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