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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.65, 98.34 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.65, 98.34 and 65.47 is: 89.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.65 : 98.34 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.65/98.34 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.65x = 98.34 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.65x = 6,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,438.32/71.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.86

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