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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.95, 97.25 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.95, 97.25 and 54.69 is: 81.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.95 : 97.25 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.95/97.25 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.95x = 97.25 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.95x = 5,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,318.33/64.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.88

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