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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 96.60 and 56.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 96.60 and 56.60 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 96.60 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/96.60 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 96.60 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 5,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,467.56/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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