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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.03, 97.64 and 42.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.03, 97.64 and 42.14 is: 63.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.03 : 97.64 = 42.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.03/97.64 = 42.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.03x = 97.64 × 42.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.03x = 4,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113.85/65.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.27

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