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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 95.73 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 95.73 and 59.51 is: 88.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 95.73 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/95.73 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 95.73 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 5,696.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696.89/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.78

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