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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 96.11 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 96.11 and 35.18 is: 52.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 96.11 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/96.11 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 96.11 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 3,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380.49/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.78

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