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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.23, 97.68 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.23, 97.68 and 34.72 is: 51.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.23 : 97.68 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.23/97.68 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.23x = 97.68 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.23x = 3,391.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391.45/65.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.99

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