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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 98.03 and 32.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 98.03 and 32.85 is: 49.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 98.03 = 32.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/98.03 = 32.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 98.03 × 32.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 3,220.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220.29/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.29

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