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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 96 and 53.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 96 and 53.25 is: 79.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 96 = 53.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/96 = 53.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 96 × 53.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 5,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.73

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