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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 98.89 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 98.89 and 40.16 is: 60.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 98.89 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/98.89 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 98.89 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 3,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971.57/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.24

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