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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.29, 96.62 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.29, 96.62 and 53.52 is: 80.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.29 : 96.62 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.29/96.62 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.29x = 96.62 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.29x = 5,170.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170.83/64.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.44

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