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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.57, 96.58 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.57, 96.58 and 53.74 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.57 : 96.58 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.57/96.58 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.57x = 96.58 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.57x = 5,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.21/64.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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