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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 88.64 and 63.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 88.64 and 63.92 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 88.64 = 63.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/88.64 = 63.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 88.64 × 63.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 5,665.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665.11/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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