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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.01, 96.04 and 51.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.01, 96.04 and 51.81 is: 77.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.01 : 96.04 = 51.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.01/96.04 = 51.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.01x = 96.04 × 51.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.01x = 4,975.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975.83/64.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.74

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