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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 97.48 and 36.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 97.48 and 36.10 is: 54.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 97.48 = 36.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/97.48 = 36.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 97.48 × 36.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 3,519.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,519.03/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.14

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