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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.84, 90.84 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.84, 90.84 and 41.27 is: 56.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.84 : 90.84 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.84/90.84 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.84x = 90.84 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.84x = 3,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748.51/65.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.94

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