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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 98.42 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 98.42 and 65.57 is: 97.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 98.42 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/98.42 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 98.42 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 6,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,453.81/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.95

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