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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 97.98 and 19.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 97.98 and 19.67 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 97.98 = 19.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/97.98 = 19.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 97.98 × 19.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 1,927.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927.27/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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