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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 96.48 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 96.48 and 59.73 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 96.48 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/96.48 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 96.48 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 5,762.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,762.75/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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