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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 96.16 and 51.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 96.16 and 51.33 is: 76.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 96.16 = 51.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/96.16 = 51.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 96.16 × 51.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 4,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,936.37/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.87

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