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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.94, 98.93 and 29.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.94, 98.93 and 29.84 is: 44.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.94 : 98.93 = 29.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.94/98.93 = 29.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.94x = 98.93 × 29.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.94x = 2,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952.07/65.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.77

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