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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 88.74 and 51.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 88.74 and 51.96 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 88.74 = 51.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/88.74 = 51.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 88.74 × 51.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 4,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610.93/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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