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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 88.59 and 57.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 88.59 and 57.99 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 88.59 = 57.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/88.59 = 57.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 88.59 × 57.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 5,137.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137.33/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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