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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 97.01 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 97.01 and 26.14 is: 39.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 97.01 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/97.01 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 97.01 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 2,535.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535.71/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.21

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