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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 96.29 and 51.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 96.29 and 51.44 is: 77.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 96.29 = 51.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/96.29 = 51.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 96.29 × 51.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 4,952.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952.80/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.19

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