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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 98.84 and 43.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 98.84 and 43.14 is: 64.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 98.84 = 43.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/98.84 = 43.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 98.84 × 43.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 4,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263.96/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.64

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