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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 89.18 and 51.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 89.18 and 51.62 is: 71.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 89.18 = 51.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/89.18 = 51.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 89.18 × 51.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 4,603.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,603.75/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.16

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