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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 98.47 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 98.47 and 29.06 is: 43.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 98.47 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/98.47 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 98.47 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 2,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861.29/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.61

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