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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 96.67 and 53.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 96.67 and 53.56 is: 80.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 96.67 = 53.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/96.67 = 53.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 96.67 × 53.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 5,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177.65/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.75

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