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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.10, 97.22 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.10, 97.22 and 57 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.10 : 97.22 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.10/97.22 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.10x = 97.22 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.10x = 5,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541.26/65.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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