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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 98 and 33.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 98 and 33.30 is: 49.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 98 = 33.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/98 = 33.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 98 × 33.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 3,263.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263.40/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.94

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