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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 97.31 and 34.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 97.31 and 34.52 is: 51.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 97.31 = 34.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/97.31 = 34.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 97.31 × 34.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 3,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,358.74/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.74

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