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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 96.47 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 96.47 and 52.96 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 96.47 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/96.47 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 96.47 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 5,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109.05/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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