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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.65, 98.38 and 49.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.65, 98.38 and 49.54 is: 74.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.65 : 98.38 = 49.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.65/98.38 = 49.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.65x = 98.38 × 49.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.65x = 4,873.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,873.75/65.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.24

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