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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.97, 90.98 and 41.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.97, 90.98 and 41.39 is: 57.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.97 : 90.98 = 41.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.97/90.98 = 41.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.97x = 90.98 × 41.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.97x = 3,765.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,765.66/65.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.08

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