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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 95.69 and 57.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 95.69 and 57.29 is: 85.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 95.69 = 57.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/95.69 = 57.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 95.69 × 57.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 5,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,482.12/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.49

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