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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.92, 98.94 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.92, 98.94 and 41.89 is: 62.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.92 : 98.94 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.92/98.94 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.92x = 98.94 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.92x = 4,144.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,144.60/65.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.87

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