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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 96.47 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 96.47 and 53.51 is: 80.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 96.47 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/96.47 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 96.47 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 5,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161.36/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.13

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