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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 96.61 and 56.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 96.61 and 56.12 is: 83.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 96.61 = 56.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/96.61 = 56.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 96.61 × 56.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 5,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,421.75/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.95

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