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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 95.73 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 95.73 and 56 is: 83.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 95.73 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/95.73 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 95.73 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 5,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360.88/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.63

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