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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.75, 98.61 and 27.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.75, 98.61 and 27.24 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.75 : 98.61 = 27.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.75/98.61 = 27.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.75x = 98.61 × 27.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.75x = 2,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686.14/65.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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