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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 88.56 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 88.56 and 51.93 is: 71.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 88.56 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/88.56 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 88.56 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 4,598.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598.92/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.72

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