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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 88.36 and 64.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 88.36 and 64.41 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 88.36 = 64.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/88.36 = 64.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 88.36 × 64.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 5,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691.11/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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