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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 98.88 and 17.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 98.88 and 17.83 is: 26.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 98.88 = 17.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/98.88 = 17.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 98.88 × 17.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 1,763.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763.07/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.74

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