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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 96.19 and 51.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 96.19 and 51.39 is: 77.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 96.19 = 51.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/96.19 = 51.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 96.19 × 51.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 4,943.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943.08/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.09

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