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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 97.43 and 26.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 97.43 and 26.47 is: 39.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 97.43 = 26.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/97.43 = 26.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 97.43 × 26.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 2,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.60/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.72

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