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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.49, 98.32 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.49, 98.32 and 41.22 is: 61.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.49 : 98.32 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.49/98.32 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.49x = 98.32 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.49x = 4,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052.26/65.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.88

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