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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 97.50 and 42.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 97.50 and 42.27 is: 63.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 97.50 = 42.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/97.50 = 42.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 97.50 × 42.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 4,121.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,121.33/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.28

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