Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69, 103.50 and 65.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 69, 103.50 and 65.58 is: 98.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
69 : 103.50 = 65.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
69/103.50 = 65.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
69x = 103.50 × 65.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
69x = 6,787.53 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,787.53/69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 98.37
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