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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 96.61 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 96.61 and 59.72 is: 89.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 96.61 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/96.61 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 96.61 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 5,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768.92/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.75

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