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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.09, 97.48 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.09, 97.48 and 46.97 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.09 : 97.48 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.09/97.48 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.09x = 97.48 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.09x = 4,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578.64/65.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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