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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 97.97 and 38.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 97.97 and 38.46 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 97.97 = 38.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/97.97 = 38.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 97.97 × 38.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 3,767.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,767.93/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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