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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.57, 98.34 and 41.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.57, 98.34 and 41.18 is: 61.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.57 : 98.34 = 41.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.57/98.34 = 41.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.57x = 98.34 × 41.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.57x = 4,049.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049.64/65.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.76

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