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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.48, 97.08 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.48, 97.08 and 64 is: 96.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.48 : 97.08 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.48/97.08 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.48x = 97.08 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.48x = 6,213.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213.12/64.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.36

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