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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.38, 98 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.38, 98 and 33.26 is: 49.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.38 : 98 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.38/98 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.38x = 98 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.38x = 3,259.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259.48/65.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.85

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