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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 88.24 and 51.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 88.24 and 51.68 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 88.24 = 51.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/88.24 = 51.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 88.24 × 51.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 4,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,560.24/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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