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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 89.50 and 51.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 89.50 and 51.69 is: 71.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 89.50 = 51.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/89.50 = 51.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 89.50 × 51.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 4,626.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626.26/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.26

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