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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 88.93 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 88.93 and 59.93 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 88.93 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/88.93 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 88.93 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 5,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,329.57/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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