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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 88.90 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 88.90 and 59.49 is: 82.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 88.90 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/88.90 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 88.90 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 5,288.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,288.51/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.18

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