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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 95.63 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 95.63 and 59.31 is: 88.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 95.63 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/95.63 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 95.63 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 5,671.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671.52/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.48

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