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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.82, 90.84 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.82, 90.84 and 41.28 is: 56.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.82 : 90.84 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.82/90.84 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.82x = 90.84 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.82x = 3,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749.67/65.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.97

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