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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.58, 101.48 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.58, 101.48 and 65 is: 97.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.58 : 101.48 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.58/101.48 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.58x = 101.48 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.58x = 6,596.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,596.20/67.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.61

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