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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.35, 98.65 and 65.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.35, 98.65 and 65.20 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.35 : 98.65 = 65.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.35/98.65 = 65.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.35x = 98.65 × 65.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.35x = 6,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431.98/71.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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