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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 97.39 and 64.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 97.39 and 64.62 is: 97.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 97.39 = 64.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/97.39 = 64.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 97.39 × 64.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 6,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,293.34/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.39

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