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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.59, 98.40 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.59, 98.40 and 29.50 is: 44.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.59 : 98.40 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.59/98.40 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.59x = 98.40 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.59x = 2,902.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,902.80/65.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.26

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