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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.18, 96.06 and 54.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.18, 96.06 and 54.46 is: 81.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.18 : 96.06 = 54.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.18/96.06 = 54.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.18x = 96.06 × 54.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.18x = 5,231.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,231.43/64.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.51

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