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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.12, 97.68 and 51.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.12, 97.68 and 51.57 is: 77.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.12 : 97.68 = 51.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.12/97.68 = 51.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.12x = 97.68 × 51.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.12x = 5,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037.36/65.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.36

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