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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 96 and 51.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 96 and 51.86 is: 77.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 96 = 51.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/96 = 51.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 96 × 51.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 4,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978.56/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.75

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