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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.88, 98.68 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.88, 98.68 and 55.80 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.88 : 98.68 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.88/98.68 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.88x = 98.68 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.88x = 5,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,506.34/65.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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