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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 96.20 and 59.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 96.20 and 59.46 is: 89.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 96.20 = 59.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/96.20 = 59.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 96.20 × 59.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 5,720.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720.05/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.18

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