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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 98.78 and 53.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 98.78 and 53.68 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 98.78 = 53.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/98.78 = 53.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 98.78 × 53.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 5,302.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,302.02/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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