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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 95.94 and 59.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 95.94 and 59.71 is: 89.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 95.94 = 59.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/95.94 = 59.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 95.94 × 59.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 5,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,728.58/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.34

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