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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 97.90 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 97.90 and 22.50 is: 33.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 97.90 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/97.90 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 97.90 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 2,202.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202.75/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.75

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