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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 98.58 and 49.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 98.58 and 49.70 is: 74.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 98.58 = 49.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/98.58 = 49.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 98.58 × 49.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 4,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899.43/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.55

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