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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 98.57 and 27.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 98.57 and 27.18 is: 40.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 98.57 = 27.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/98.57 = 27.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 98.57 × 27.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 2,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678.91/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.78

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