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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.88, 97.27 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.88, 97.27 and 26.35 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.88 : 97.27 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.88/97.27 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.88x = 97.27 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.88x = 2,562.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562.76/64.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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