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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 97.07 and 56.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 97.07 and 56.94 is: 85.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 97.07 = 56.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/97.07 = 56.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 97.07 × 56.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 5,526.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526.52/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.51

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