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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.51, 98.28 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.51, 98.28 and 41.16 is: 61.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.51 : 98.28 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.51/98.28 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.51x = 98.28 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.51x = 4,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,045.20/65.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.75

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