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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96.06 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96.06 and 56.88 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96.06 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96.06 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96.06 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 5,463.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,463.89/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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