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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 97.06 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 97.06 and 26.19 is: 39.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 97.06 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/97.06 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 97.06 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 2,541.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.52/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.29

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