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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.53, 98.06 and 41.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.53, 98.06 and 41.14 is: 61.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.53 : 98.06 = 41.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.53/98.06 = 41.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.53x = 98.06 × 41.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.53x = 4,033.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033.49/65.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.56

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