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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 98.96 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 98.96 and 43.12 is: 64.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 98.96 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/98.96 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 98.96 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 4,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266.69/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.70

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