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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.67, 90.59 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.67, 90.59 and 41.07 is: 56.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.67 : 90.59 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.67/90.59 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.67x = 90.59 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.67x = 3,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720.33/65.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.65

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