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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 96.90 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 96.90 and 59.84 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 96.90 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/96.90 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 96.90 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 5,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798.15/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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