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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 96.68 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 96.68 and 35.17 is: 52.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 96.68 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/96.68 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 96.68 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 3,400.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400.11/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.77

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