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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 95.78 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 95.78 and 59.02 is: 88.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 95.78 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/95.78 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 95.78 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 5,652.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652.94/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.13

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