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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 95.62 and 59.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 95.62 and 59.24 is: 88.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 95.62 = 59.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/95.62 = 59.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 95.62 × 59.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 5,664.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,664.05/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.42

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