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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.66, 96.84 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.66, 96.84 and 34.24 is: 51.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.66 : 96.84 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.66/96.84 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.66x = 96.84 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.66x = 3,315.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315.80/64.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.28

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