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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 97.44 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 97.44 and 34.48 is: 51.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 97.44 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/97.44 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 97.44 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 3,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,359.73/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.74

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