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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 98.97 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 98.97 and 55.83 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 98.97 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/98.97 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 98.97 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 5,525.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,525.50/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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