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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.21, 96.27 and 53.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.21, 96.27 and 53.50 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.21 : 96.27 = 53.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.21/96.27 = 53.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.21x = 96.27 × 53.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.21x = 5,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150.45/64.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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