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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 98.63 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 98.63 and 40.10 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 98.63 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/98.63 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 98.63 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 3,954.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954.37/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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