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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 98.70 and 60.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 98.70 and 60.33 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 98.70 = 60.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/98.70 = 60.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 98.70 × 60.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 5,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,954.57/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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