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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 98.88 and 35.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 98.88 and 35.56 is: 53.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 98.88 = 35.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/98.88 = 35.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 98.88 × 35.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 3,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516.17/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.31

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