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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.11, 95.61 and 59.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.11, 95.61 and 59.85 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.11 : 95.61 = 59.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.11/95.61 = 59.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.11x = 95.61 × 59.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.11x = 5,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722.26/64.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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