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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.25, 97.71 and 47.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.25, 97.71 and 47.19 is: 70.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 97.71 = 47.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/97.71 = 47.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 97.71 × 47.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 4,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610.93/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.67

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