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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 97.66 and 29.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 97.66 and 29.06 is: 43.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 97.66 = 29.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/97.66 = 29.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 97.66 × 29.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 2,838.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,838.00/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.57

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