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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 96.37 and 51.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 96.37 and 51.06 is: 76.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 96.37 = 51.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/96.37 = 51.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 96.37 × 51.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,920.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920.40/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.24

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