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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 97.12 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 97.12 and 54.62 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 97.12 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/97.12 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 97.12 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 5,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,304.69/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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