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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.94 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.94 and 53.16 is: 79.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.94 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.94 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.94 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 5,153.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153.33/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.67

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