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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 96.48 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 96.48 and 59.94 is: 89.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 96.48 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/96.48 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 96.48 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 5,783.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783.01/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.62

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