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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 98.64 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 98.64 and 27.24 is: 40.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 98.64 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/98.64 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 98.64 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 2,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686.66/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.87

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