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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 97.27 and 24.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 97.27 and 24.30 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 97.27 = 24.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/97.27 = 24.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 97.27 × 24.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 2,363.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363.54/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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