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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.72, 98.63 and 41.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.72, 98.63 and 41.38 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.72 : 98.63 = 41.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.72/98.63 = 41.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.72x = 98.63 × 41.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.72x = 4,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081.80/65.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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