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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 98.20 and 41.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 98.20 and 41.42 is: 62.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 98.20 = 41.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/98.20 = 41.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 98.20 × 41.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 4,067.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067.44/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.17

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