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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 96.78 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 96.78 and 26.02 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 96.78 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/96.78 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 96.78 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 2,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518.22/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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