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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 96.71 and 52.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 96.71 and 52.51 is: 78.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 96.71 = 52.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/96.71 = 52.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 96.71 × 52.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 5,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078.24/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.71

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