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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 96.22 and 57.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 96.22 and 57.46 is: 86.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 96.22 = 57.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/96.22 = 57.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 96.22 × 57.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 5,528.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,528.80/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.09

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