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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 88.50 and 51.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 88.50 and 51.18 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 88.50 = 51.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/88.50 = 51.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 88.50 × 51.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 4,529.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,529.43/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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