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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 95.87 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 95.87 and 56.52 is: 84.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 95.87 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/95.87 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 95.87 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 5,418.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418.67/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.37

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