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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.87, 97.51 and 54.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.87, 97.51 and 54.10 is: 81.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.87 : 97.51 = 54.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.87/97.51 = 54.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.87x = 97.51 × 54.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.87x = 5,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,275.29/64.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.32

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