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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 88.49 and 51.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 88.49 and 51.86 is: 71.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 88.49 = 51.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/88.49 = 51.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 88.49 × 51.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 4,589.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589.09/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.60

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