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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 97.28 and 35.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 97.28 and 35.97 is: 53.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 97.28 = 35.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/97.28 = 35.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 97.28 × 35.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 3,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498.98/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.97

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