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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.65, 90.57 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.65, 90.57 and 41.12 is: 56.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.65 : 90.57 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.65/90.57 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.65x = 90.57 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.65x = 3,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724.24/65.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.73

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