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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.11, 88.35 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.11, 88.35 and 59.93 is: 82.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.11 : 88.35 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.11/88.35 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.11x = 88.35 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.11x = 5,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,294.82/64.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.59

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