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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.82, 97.70 and 52.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.82, 97.70 and 52.94 is: 79.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.82 : 97.70 = 52.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.82/97.70 = 52.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.82x = 97.70 × 52.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.82x = 5,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172.24/64.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.79

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