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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 97.39 and 53.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 97.39 and 53.57 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 97.39 = 53.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/97.39 = 53.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 97.39 × 53.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 5,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217.18/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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