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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.10, 97.50 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.10, 97.50 and 34.70 is: 51.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.10 : 97.50 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.10/97.50 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.10x = 97.50 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.10x = 3,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382.89/65.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.96

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