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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.03, 97.57 and 42.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.03, 97.57 and 42.21 is: 63.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.03 : 97.57 = 42.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.03/97.57 = 42.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.03x = 97.57 × 42.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.03x = 4,118.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118.43/65.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.33

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