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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.25, 88.60 and 57.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.25, 88.60 and 57.70 is: 79.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.25 : 88.60 = 57.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.25/88.60 = 57.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.25x = 88.60 × 57.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.25x = 5,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112.22/64.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.57

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