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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.17, 97.81 and 47.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.17, 97.81 and 47.18 is: 70.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.17 : 97.81 = 47.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.17/97.81 = 47.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.17x = 97.81 × 47.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.17x = 4,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614.80/65.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.81

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