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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 97.79 and 43.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 97.79 and 43.48 is: 65.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 97.79 = 43.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/97.79 = 43.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 97.79 × 43.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 4,252.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252.26/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.28

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