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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96.77 and 64.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96.77 and 64.04 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96.77 = 64.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96.77 = 64.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96.77 × 64.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 6,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,197.15/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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