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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.61, 96.84 and 34.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.61, 96.84 and 34.19 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.61 : 96.84 = 34.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.61/96.84 = 34.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.61x = 96.84 × 34.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.61x = 3,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310.96/64.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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