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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 97.18 and 34.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 97.18 and 34.49 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 97.18 = 34.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/97.18 = 34.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 97.18 × 34.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 3,351.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351.89/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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