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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.98, 97.61 and 43.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.98, 97.61 and 43.41 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.98 : 97.61 = 43.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.98/97.61 = 43.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.98x = 97.61 × 43.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.98x = 4,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237.25/64.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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