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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 97.08 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 97.08 and 35.05 is: 52.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 97.08 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/97.08 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 97.08 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 3,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402.65/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.50

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