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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.63, 98.49 and 29.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.63, 98.49 and 29.59 is: 44.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.63 : 98.49 = 29.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.63/98.49 = 29.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.63x = 98.49 × 29.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.63x = 2,914.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914.32/65.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.41

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