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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 95.92 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 95.92 and 59.33 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 95.92 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/95.92 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 95.92 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 5,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691.03/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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