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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.19, 97.48 and 47.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.19, 97.48 and 47.10 is: 70.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.19 : 97.48 = 47.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.19/97.48 = 47.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.19x = 97.48 × 47.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.19x = 4,591.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591.31/65.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.43

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