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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.59, 98.33 and 33.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.59, 98.33 and 33.09 is: 49.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.59 : 98.33 = 33.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.59/98.33 = 33.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.59x = 98.33 × 33.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.59x = 3,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253.08/65.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.60

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