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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 98.12 and 33.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 98.12 and 33.40 is: 50.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 98.12 = 33.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/98.12 = 33.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 98.12 × 33.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 3,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277.21/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.06

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