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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.02, 96.08 and 51.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.02, 96.08 and 51.87 is: 77.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.02 : 96.08 = 51.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.02/96.08 = 51.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.02x = 96.08 × 51.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.02x = 4,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983.32/64.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.84

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