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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 96.60 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 96.60 and 54.68 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 96.60 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/96.60 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 96.60 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 5,282.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,282.09/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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