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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.56 and 51.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.56 and 51.24 is: 70.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.56 = 51.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.56 = 51.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.56 × 51.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 4,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537.81/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.73

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