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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 98.94 and 40.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 98.94 and 40.26 is: 60.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 98.94 = 40.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/98.94 = 40.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 98.94 × 40.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 3,983.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983.85/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.43

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