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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.98, 91.17 and 51.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.98, 91.17 and 51.58 is: 71.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.98 : 91.17 = 51.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.98/91.17 = 51.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.98x = 91.17 × 51.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.98x = 4,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.55/65.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.27

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