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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 98.85 and 37.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 98.85 and 37.08 is: 55.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 98.85 = 37.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/98.85 = 37.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 98.85 × 37.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 3,665.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665.36/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.57

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