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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 97.83 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 97.83 and 26.71 is: 40.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 97.83 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/97.83 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 97.83 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 2,612.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.79/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.03

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