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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.27, 96.13 and 54.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.27, 96.13 and 54.73 is: 81.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.27 : 96.13 = 54.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.27/96.13 = 54.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.27x = 96.13 × 54.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.27x = 5,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,261.19/64.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.86

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