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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 89.34 and 51.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 89.34 and 51.59 is: 71.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 89.34 = 51.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/89.34 = 51.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 89.34 × 51.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 4,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609.05/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.20

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