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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.87, 98.71 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.87, 98.71 and 35.43 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.87 : 98.71 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.87/98.71 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.87x = 98.71 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.87x = 3,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497.30/65.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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