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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.82, 98.84 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.82, 98.84 and 65.99 is: 90.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.82 : 98.84 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.82/98.84 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.82x = 98.84 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.82x = 6,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,522.86/71.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.82

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