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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88.19 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88.19 and 59.38 is: 81.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88.19 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88.19 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88.19 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 5,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,236.72/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.72

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