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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.58, 98.28 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.58, 98.28 and 41.52 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.58 : 98.28 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.58/98.28 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.58x = 98.28 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.58x = 4,080.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,080.59/65.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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