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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.13, 97.62 and 24.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.13, 97.62 and 24.51 is: 36.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.13 : 97.62 = 24.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.13/97.62 = 24.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.13x = 97.62 × 24.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.13x = 2,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392.67/65.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.74

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