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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 96.84 and 51.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 96.84 and 51.03 is: 76.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 96.84 = 51.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/96.84 = 51.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 96.84 × 51.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 4,941.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941.75/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.47

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