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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 90.51 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 90.51 and 41.07 is: 56.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 90.51 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/90.51 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 90.51 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 3,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,717.25/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.66

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