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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.57, 96.70 and 56.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.57, 96.70 and 56.44 is: 84.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.57 : 96.70 = 56.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.57/96.70 = 56.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.57x = 96.70 × 56.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.57x = 5,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457.75/64.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.52

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