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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 96.77 and 53.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 96.77 and 53.42 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 96.77 = 53.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/96.77 = 53.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 96.77 × 53.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 5,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168.70/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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