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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 97.70 and 39.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 97.70 and 39.62 is: 59.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 97.70 = 39.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/97.70 = 39.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 97.70 × 39.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 3,870.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870.92/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.43

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