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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 98.41 and 41.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 98.41 and 41.62 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 98.41 = 41.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/98.41 = 41.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 98.41 × 41.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 4,095.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.82/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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