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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 88.51 and 39.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 88.51 and 39.59 is: 54.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 88.51 = 39.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/88.51 = 39.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 88.51 × 39.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 3,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503.67/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.63

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