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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 98.87 and 43.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 98.87 and 43.22 is: 64.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 98.87 = 43.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/98.87 = 43.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 98.87 × 43.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273.16/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.82

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