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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.27, 95.92 and 57.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.27, 95.92 and 57.44 is: 85.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.27 : 95.92 = 57.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.27/95.92 = 57.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.27x = 95.92 × 57.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.27x = 5,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,509.64/64.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.73

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