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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.33, 96.58 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.33, 96.58 and 51.50 is: 77.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.33 : 96.58 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.33/96.58 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.33x = 96.58 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.33x = 4,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974.18/64.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.33

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