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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.73 and 57.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.73 and 57.89 is: 87.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.73 = 57.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.73 = 57.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.73 × 57.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 5,598.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,598.93/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.17

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