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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 98.69 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 98.69 and 54.55 is: 81.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 98.69 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/98.69 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 98.69 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 5,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,383.02/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.62

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