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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.61, 96.93 and 26.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.61, 96.93 and 26.09 is: 39.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.61 : 96.93 = 26.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.61/96.93 = 26.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.61x = 96.93 × 26.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.61x = 2,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528.78/64.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.14

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