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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.65, 98.48 and 19.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.65, 98.48 and 19.99 is: 29.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.65 : 98.48 = 19.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.65/98.48 = 19.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.65x = 98.48 × 19.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.65x = 1,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968.42/65.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.98

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