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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96.08 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96.08 and 53.87 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96.08 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96.08 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96.08 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 5,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175.83/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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