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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.11, 96.06 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.11, 96.06 and 51.93 is: 77.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.11 : 96.06 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.11/96.06 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.11x = 96.06 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.11x = 4,988.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988.40/64.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.81

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