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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.44, 98.28 and 49.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.44, 98.28 and 49.60 is: 74.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.44 : 98.28 = 49.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.44/98.28 = 49.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.44x = 98.28 × 49.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.44x = 4,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874.69/65.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.49

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