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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.62, 90.57 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.62, 90.57 and 41.07 is: 56.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.62 : 90.57 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.62/90.57 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.62x = 90.57 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.62x = 3,719.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,719.50/65.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.68

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