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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.56, 98.34 and 49.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.56, 98.34 and 49.63 is: 74.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.56 : 98.34 = 49.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.56/98.34 = 49.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.56x = 98.34 × 49.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.56x = 4,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880.61/65.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.45

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