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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 98.45 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 98.45 and 29.54 is: 44.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 98.45 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/98.45 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 98.45 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 2,908.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.21/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.33

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