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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.84 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.84 and 54.60 is: 81.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.84 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.84 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.84 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 5,287.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,287.46/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.75

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