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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.82, 97.47 and 52.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.82, 97.47 and 52.82 is: 79.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.82 : 97.47 = 52.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.82/97.47 = 52.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.82x = 97.47 × 52.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.82x = 5,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148.37/64.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.43

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