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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.67, 90.66 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.67, 90.66 and 41.10 is: 56.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.67 : 90.66 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.67/90.66 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.67x = 90.66 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.67x = 3,726.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726.13/65.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.74

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