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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 88.56 and 51.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 88.56 and 51.17 is: 70.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 88.56 = 51.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/88.56 = 51.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 88.56 × 51.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 4,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531.17/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.51

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