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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.28, 97.97 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.28, 97.97 and 57.27 is: 85.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.28 : 97.97 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.28/97.97 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.28x = 97.97 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.28x = 5,610.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610.46/65.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.94

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