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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.18, 97.64 and 48.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.18, 97.64 and 48.11 is: 72.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.18 : 97.64 = 48.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.18/97.64 = 48.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.18x = 97.64 × 48.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.18x = 4,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697.46/65.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.07

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