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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 96.82 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 96.82 and 59.82 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 96.82 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/96.82 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 96.82 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 5,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,791.62/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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