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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 97.52 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 97.52 and 22.24 is: 33.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 97.52 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/97.52 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 97.52 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 2,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.84/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.37

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