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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 97.31 and 42.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 97.31 and 42.08 is: 63.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 97.31 = 42.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/97.31 = 42.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 97.31 × 42.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 4,094.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,094.80/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.03

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