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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 95.72 and 52.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 95.72 and 52.52 is: 78.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 95.72 = 52.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/95.72 = 52.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 95.72 × 52.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 5,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,026.47/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.47

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