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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 96.08 and 53.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 96.08 and 53.46 is: 79.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 96.08 = 53.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/96.08 = 53.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 96.08 × 53.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 5,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,136.44/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.77

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