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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.98, 97.53 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.98, 97.53 and 56.82 is: 85.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.98 : 97.53 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.98/97.53 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.98x = 97.53 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.98x = 5,541.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,541.65/64.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.28

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