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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.89, 98.82 and 22.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.89, 98.82 and 22.55 is: 33.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.89 : 98.82 = 22.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.89/98.82 = 22.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.89x = 98.82 × 22.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.89x = 2,228.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.72/65.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.83

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