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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 97.22 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 97.22 and 53.52 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 97.22 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/97.22 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 97.22 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 5,203.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203.21/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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