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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 88.62 and 51.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 88.62 and 51.38 is: 70.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 88.62 = 51.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/88.62 = 51.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 88.62 × 51.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 4,553.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,553.30/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.77

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