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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.99, 89.51 and 51.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.99, 89.51 and 51.79 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.99 : 89.51 = 51.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.99/89.51 = 51.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.99x = 89.51 × 51.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.99x = 4,635.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635.46/64.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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