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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.85, 97.24 and 35.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.85, 97.24 and 35.95 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.85 : 97.24 = 35.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.85/97.24 = 35.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.85x = 97.24 × 35.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.85x = 3,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,495.69/64.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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