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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 88.30 and 51.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 88.30 and 51.80 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 88.30 = 51.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/88.30 = 51.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 88.30 × 51.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 4,573.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573.94/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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