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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.67, 90.63 and 41.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.67, 90.63 and 41.15 is: 56.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.67 : 90.63 = 41.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.67/90.63 = 41.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.67x = 90.63 × 41.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.67x = 3,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728.97/65.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.78

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