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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 96.52 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 96.52 and 59.68 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 96.52 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/96.52 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 96.52 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 5,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,760.31/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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