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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.58, 98.38 and 27.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.58, 98.38 and 27.07 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.58 : 98.38 = 27.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.58/98.38 = 27.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.58x = 98.38 × 27.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.58x = 2,663.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663.49/65.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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