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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 98.88 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 98.88 and 43.05 is: 64.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 98.88 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/98.88 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 98.88 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 4,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256.78/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.58

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