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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 97.31 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 97.31 and 26.35 is: 39.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 97.31 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/97.31 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 97.31 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 2,563.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563.50/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.51

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