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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.99, 98.90 and 33.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.99, 98.90 and 33.51 is: 50.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.99 : 98.90 = 33.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.99/98.90 = 33.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.99x = 98.90 × 33.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.99x = 3,313.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313.81/65.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.22

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