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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 97 and 32.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 97 and 32.64 is: 48.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 97 = 32.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/97 = 32.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 97 × 32.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 3,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.08/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.89

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