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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 96.56 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 96.56 and 54.17 is: 81.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 96.56 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/96.56 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 96.56 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 5,230.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,230.47/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.61

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