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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 96.57 and 53.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 96.57 and 53.14 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 96.57 = 53.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/96.57 = 53.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 96.57 × 53.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 5,131.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131.73/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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