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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 98.72 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 98.72 and 61.67 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 98.72 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/98.72 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 98.72 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 6,088.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,088.06/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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