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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 96.87 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 96.87 and 26.05 is: 39.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 96.87 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/96.87 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 96.87 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 2,523.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523.33/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.09

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