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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.68, 98.92 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.68, 98.92 and 49.76 is: 74.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.68 : 98.92 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.68/98.92 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.68x = 98.92 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.68x = 4,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922.26/65.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.94

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