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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 97.61 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 97.61 and 55.74 is: 83.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 97.61 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/97.61 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 97.61 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 5,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440.32/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.11

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