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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 96.87 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 96.87 and 26.07 is: 39.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 96.87 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/96.87 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 96.87 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 2,525.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525.40/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.10

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