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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 96.94 and 51.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 96.94 and 51.10 is: 76.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 96.94 = 51.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/96.94 = 51.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 96.94 × 51.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 4,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953.63/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.66

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