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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 97.23 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 97.23 and 35.64 is: 53.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 97.23 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/97.23 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 97.23 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 3,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,465.78/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.35

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