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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 98.87 and 20.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 98.87 and 20.28 is: 30.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 98.87 = 20.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/98.87 = 20.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 98.87 × 20.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 2,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.98/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.41

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