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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 97.55 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 97.55 and 43.44 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 97.55 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/97.55 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 97.55 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 4,237.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237.68/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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