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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 96.83 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 96.83 and 53.96 is: 80.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 96.83 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/96.83 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 96.83 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 5,224.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224.19/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.51

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