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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 97.31 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 97.31 and 54.74 is: 82.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 97.31 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/97.31 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 97.31 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 5,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325.99/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.02

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