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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 98.40 and 27.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 98.40 and 27.08 is: 40.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 98.40 = 27.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/98.40 = 27.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 98.40 × 27.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 2,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.67/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.61

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