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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.17, 97.81 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.17, 97.81 and 26.73 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.17 : 97.81 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.17/97.81 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.17x = 97.81 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.17x = 2,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614.46/65.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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