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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.98, 98.87 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.98, 98.87 and 37.04 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.98 : 98.87 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.98/98.87 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.98x = 98.87 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.98x = 3,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662.14/65.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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