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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 98.23 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 98.23 and 22.19 is: 33.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 98.23 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/98.23 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 98.23 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 2,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179.23/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.28

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