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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 98.40 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 98.40 and 41.27 is: 61.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 98.40 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/98.40 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 98.40 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 4,060.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060.97/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.80

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