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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.07, 88.41 and 51.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.07, 88.41 and 51.80 is: 71.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.07 : 88.41 = 51.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.07/88.41 = 51.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.07x = 88.41 × 51.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.07x = 4,579.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579.64/64.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.48

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