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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 97.50 and 41.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 97.50 and 41.02 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 97.50 = 41.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/97.50 = 41.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 97.50 × 41.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 3,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,999.45/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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