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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.95, 97.31 and 35.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.95, 97.31 and 35.99 is: 53.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.95 : 97.31 = 35.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.95/97.31 = 35.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.95x = 97.31 × 35.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.95x = 3,501.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,501.52/64.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.91

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