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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.34 and 18.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.34 and 18.59 is: 27.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.34 = 18.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.34 = 18.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.34 × 18.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 1,790.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790.43/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.88

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