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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 97.34 and 53.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 97.34 and 53.38 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 97.34 = 53.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/97.34 = 53.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 97.34 × 53.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 5,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195.32/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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