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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 96.60 and 51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 96.60 and 51 is: 76.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 96.60 = 51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/96.60 = 51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 96.60 × 51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 4,926.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926.60/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.45

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