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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.03, 97.36 and 53.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.03, 97.36 and 53.66 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.03 : 97.36 = 53.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.03/97.36 = 53.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.03x = 97.36 × 53.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.03x = 5,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224.45/65.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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