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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.91, 98.81 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.91, 98.81 and 26.87 is: 40.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.91 : 98.81 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.91/98.81 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.91x = 98.81 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.91x = 2,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654.40/65.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.27

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