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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 95.56 and 59.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 95.56 and 59.52 is: 88.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 95.56 = 59.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/95.56 = 59.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 95.56 × 59.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 5,687.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,687.73/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.82

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