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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 97.17 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 97.17 and 34.42 is: 51.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 97.17 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/97.17 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 97.17 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 3,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,344.59/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.51

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