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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 97.14 and 23.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 97.14 and 23.66 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 97.14 = 23.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/97.14 = 23.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 97.14 × 23.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 2,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297.85/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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