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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.34, 97.97 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.34, 97.97 and 47.39 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.34 : 97.97 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.34/97.97 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.34x = 97.97 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.34x = 4,642.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,642.07/65.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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