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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 95.99 and 35.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 95.99 and 35.14 is: 52.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 95.99 = 35.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/95.99 = 35.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 95.99 × 35.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 3,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372.91/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.64

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