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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 96.10 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 96.10 and 57.59 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 96.10 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/96.10 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 96.10 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 5,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,534.40/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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