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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 98.88 and 23.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 98.88 and 23.16 is: 34.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 98.88 = 23.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/98.88 = 23.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 98.88 × 23.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 2,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290.06/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.75

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