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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.82, 98.71 and 29.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.82, 98.71 and 29.73 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.82 : 98.71 = 29.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.82/98.71 = 29.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.82x = 98.71 × 29.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.82x = 2,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934.65/65.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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