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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.54, 98.28 and 19.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.54, 98.28 and 19.89 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.54 : 98.28 = 19.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.54/98.28 = 19.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.54x = 98.28 × 19.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.54x = 1,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.79/65.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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