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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 96.22 and 53.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 96.22 and 53.39 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 96.22 = 53.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/96.22 = 53.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 96.22 × 53.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 5,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137.49/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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