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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 97.24 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 97.24 and 46.92 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 97.24 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/97.24 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 97.24 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 4,562.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562.50/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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