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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 97.98 and 47.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 97.98 and 47.40 is: 70.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 97.98 = 47.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/97.98 = 47.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 97.98 × 47.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 4,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,643.71/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.98

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