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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 97.58 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 97.58 and 43.64 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 97.58 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/97.58 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 97.58 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 4,258.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258.39/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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