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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.33, 97.85 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.33, 97.85 and 47.25 is: 70.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.33 : 97.85 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.33/97.85 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.33x = 97.85 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.33x = 4,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,623.18/65.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.77

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