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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.54, 98.17 and 29.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.54, 98.17 and 29.49 is: 44.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.54 : 98.17 = 29.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.54/98.17 = 29.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.54x = 98.17 × 29.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.54x = 2,895.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895.03/65.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.17

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