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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.88, 98.68 and 49.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.88, 98.68 and 49.84 is: 74.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.88 : 98.68 = 49.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.88/98.68 = 49.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.88x = 98.68 × 49.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.88x = 4,918.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918.21/65.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.65

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