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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.12, 97.68 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.12, 97.68 and 19.47 is: 29.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.12 : 97.68 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.12/97.68 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.12x = 97.68 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.12x = 1,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901.83/65.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.21

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