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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 98.49 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 98.49 and 27.16 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 98.49 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/98.49 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 98.49 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 2,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.60/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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