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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 97.26 and 24.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 97.26 and 24.31 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 97.26 = 24.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/97.26 = 24.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 97.26 × 24.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 2,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364.39/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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