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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.79, 97.19 and 26.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.79, 97.19 and 26.26 is: 39.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.79 : 97.19 = 26.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.79/97.19 = 26.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.79x = 97.19 × 26.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.79x = 2,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552.21/64.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.39

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