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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.94 and 34.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.94 and 34.22 is: 51.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.94 = 34.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.94 = 34.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.94 × 34.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 3,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317.29/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.29

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