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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 96.62 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 96.62 and 52.97 is: 79.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 96.62 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/96.62 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 96.62 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 5,117.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,117.21/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.32

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