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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.68, 98.46 and 41.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.68, 98.46 and 41.30 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.68 : 98.46 = 41.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.68/98.46 = 41.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.68x = 98.46 × 41.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.68x = 4,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066.40/65.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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