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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 98.04 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 98.04 and 41.02 is: 61.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 98.04 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/98.04 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 98.04 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 4,021.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021.60/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.44

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