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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 97.19 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 97.19 and 58.66 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 97.19 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/97.19 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 97.19 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 5,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700.87/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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