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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 96.35 and 52.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 96.35 and 52.15 is: 78.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 96.35 = 52.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/96.35 = 52.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 96.35 × 52.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 5,024.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,024.65/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.40

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