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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 88.71 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 88.71 and 59.88 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 88.71 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/88.71 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 88.71 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 5,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,311.95/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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