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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 89.04 and 51.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 89.04 and 51.56 is: 71.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 89.04 = 51.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/89.04 = 51.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 89.04 × 51.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 4,590.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,590.90/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.15

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