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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 98.73 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 98.73 and 55.81 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 98.73 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/98.73 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 98.73 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 5,510.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,510.12/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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