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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 97.05 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 97.05 and 34.17 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 97.05 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/97.05 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 97.05 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 3,316.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,316.20/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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