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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 98.12 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 98.12 and 26.89 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 98.12 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/98.12 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 98.12 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 2,638.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638.29/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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