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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 97.41 and 22.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 97.41 and 22.19 is: 33.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 97.41 = 22.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/97.41 = 22.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 97.41 × 22.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 2,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161.53/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.29

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