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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.44, 98.08 and 41.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.44, 98.08 and 41.40 is: 62.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.44 : 98.08 = 41.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.44/98.08 = 41.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.44x = 98.08 × 41.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.44x = 4,060.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.51/65.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.05

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