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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.87, 97.32 and 21.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.87, 97.32 and 21.52 is: 32.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.87 : 97.32 = 21.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.87/97.32 = 21.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.87x = 97.32 × 21.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.87x = 2,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.33/64.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.28

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