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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.35 and 59.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.35 and 59.22 is: 88.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.35 = 59.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.35 = 59.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.35 × 59.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 5,706.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706.00/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.84

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