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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 98.86 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 98.86 and 19.64 is: 29.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 98.86 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/98.86 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 98.86 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 1,941.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941.61/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.46

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