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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.62, 98.40 and 29.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.62, 98.40 and 29.56 is: 44.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.62 : 98.40 = 29.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.62/98.40 = 29.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.62x = 98.40 × 29.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.62x = 2,908.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908.70/65.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.33

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