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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 96.66 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 96.66 and 57.76 is: 86.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 96.66 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/96.66 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 96.66 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 5,582.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582.84/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.55

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