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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.25, 88.74 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.25, 88.74 and 59.39 is: 82.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.25 : 88.74 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.25/88.74 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.25x = 88.74 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.25x = 5,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,270.49/64.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.03

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