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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.23, 97.86 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.23, 97.86 and 19.58 is: 29.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.23 : 97.86 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.23/97.86 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.23x = 97.86 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.23x = 1,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.26/65.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.38

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