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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 97.63, 146.52 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 97.63, 146.52 and 43.52 is: 65.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    97.63 : 146.52 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    97.63/146.52 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    97.63x = 146.52 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    97.63x = 6,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375.82/97.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.31

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