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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 97.49 and 42.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 97.49 and 42.26 is: 63.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 97.49 = 42.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/97.49 = 42.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 97.49 × 42.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 4,119.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119.55/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.25

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