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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 96.89 and 35.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 96.89 and 35.73 is: 53.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 96.89 = 35.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/96.89 = 35.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 96.89 × 35.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 3,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,461.70/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.51

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