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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.25, 97.90 and 36.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.25, 97.90 and 36.33 is: 54.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 97.90 = 36.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/97.90 = 36.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 97.90 × 36.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 3,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556.25/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.50

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