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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 96.41 and 35.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 96.41 and 35.41 is: 53.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 96.41 = 35.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/96.41 = 35.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 96.41 × 35.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 3,413.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413.88/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.06

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