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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.73, 98.50 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.73, 98.50 and 40.06 is: 60.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.73 : 98.50 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.73/98.50 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.73x = 98.50 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.73x = 3,945.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,945.91/65.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.03

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