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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 97.07 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 97.07 and 34.29 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 97.07 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/97.07 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 97.07 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 3,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328.53/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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