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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 97.34 and 19.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 97.34 and 19.26 is: 28.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 97.34 = 19.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/97.34 = 19.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 97.34 × 19.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 1,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.78/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.88

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