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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 98.91 and 40.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 98.91 and 40.23 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 98.91 = 40.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/98.91 = 40.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 98.91 × 40.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 3,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979.15/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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