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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 97.37 and 36.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 97.37 and 36.05 is: 54.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 97.37 = 36.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/97.37 = 36.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 97.37 × 36.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 3,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,510.10/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.02

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