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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.37, 88.83 and 51.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.37, 88.83 and 51.28 is: 70.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.37 : 88.83 = 51.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.37/88.83 = 51.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.37x = 88.83 × 51.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.37x = 4,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554.98/64.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.76

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