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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.92, 98.35 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.92, 98.35 and 60.03 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.92 : 98.35 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.92/98.35 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.92x = 98.35 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.92x = 5,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903.95/65.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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