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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 96.81 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 96.81 and 56.34 is: 84.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 96.81 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/96.81 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 96.81 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 5,454.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,454.28/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.02

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