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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 97.12 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 97.12 and 26.22 is: 39.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 97.12 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/97.12 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 97.12 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 2,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546.36/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.34

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