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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 97.25 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 97.25 and 26.32 is: 39.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 97.25 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/97.25 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 97.25 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 2,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559.62/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.49

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