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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.86, 98.88 and 41.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.86, 98.88 and 41.59 is: 62.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.86 : 98.88 = 41.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.86/98.88 = 41.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.86x = 98.88 × 41.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.86x = 4,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112.42/65.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.44

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