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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.74, 98.66 and 27.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.74, 98.66 and 27.22 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.74 : 98.66 = 27.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.74/98.66 = 27.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.74x = 98.66 × 27.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.74x = 2,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685.79/65.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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