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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 98.18 and 19.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 98.18 and 19.81 is: 29.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 98.18 = 19.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/98.18 = 19.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 98.18 × 19.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 1,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944.45/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.70

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