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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 96.78 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 96.78 and 54.25 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 96.78 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/96.78 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 96.78 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 5,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,250.67/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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