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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 89.28 and 51.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 89.28 and 51.84 is: 71.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 89.28 = 51.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/89.28 = 51.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 89.28 × 51.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 4,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,628.28/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.62

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