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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63.93, 88.16 and 51.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63.93, 88.16 and 51.64 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63.93 : 88.16 = 51.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63.93/88.16 = 51.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63.93x = 88.16 × 51.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63.93x = 4,552.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552.58/63.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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