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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 88.25 and 59.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 88.25 and 59.13 is: 81.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 88.25 = 59.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/88.25 = 59.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 88.25 × 59.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 5,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217.93/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.49

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