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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.90, 98.70 and 29.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.90, 98.70 and 29.85 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.90 : 98.70 = 29.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.90/98.70 = 29.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.90x = 98.70 × 29.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.90x = 2,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946.20/65.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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