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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 97.42 and 39.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 97.42 and 39.32 is: 58.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 97.42 = 39.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/97.42 = 39.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 97.42 × 39.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 3,830.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830.55/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.93

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