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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.46, 98.17 and 24.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.46, 98.17 and 24.32 is: 36.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.46 : 98.17 = 24.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.46/98.17 = 24.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.46x = 98.17 × 24.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.46x = 2,387.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387.49/65.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.47

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