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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 97.61 and 49.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 97.61 and 49.86 is: 74.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 97.61 = 49.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/97.61 = 49.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 97.61 × 49.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 4,866.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866.35/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.72

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