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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.68, 98.48 and 27.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.68, 98.48 and 27.12 is: 40.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.68 : 98.48 = 27.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.68/98.48 = 27.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.68x = 98.48 × 27.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.68x = 2,670.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.78/65.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.66

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