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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 97.34 and 36.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 97.34 and 36.07 is: 54.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 97.34 = 36.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/97.34 = 36.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 97.34 × 36.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 3,511.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511.05/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.07

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