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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 96.96 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 96.96 and 54.52 is: 81.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 96.96 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/96.96 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 96.96 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 5,286.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286.26/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.83

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