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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.57, 98.39 and 27.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.57, 98.39 and 27.04 is: 40.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.57 : 98.39 = 27.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.57/98.39 = 27.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.57x = 98.39 × 27.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.57x = 2,660.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.33/65.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.58

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