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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.48, 98.21 and 19.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.48, 98.21 and 19.83 is: 29.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.48 : 98.21 = 19.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.48/98.21 = 19.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.48x = 98.21 × 19.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.48x = 1,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.50/65.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.74

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