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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 96.98 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 96.98 and 34.26 is: 51.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 96.98 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/96.98 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 96.98 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 3,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322.73/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.35

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