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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.65, 97.15 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.65, 97.15 and 34.25 is: 51.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.65 : 97.15 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.65/97.15 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.65x = 97.15 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.65x = 3,327.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327.06/64.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.47

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