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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 96.96 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 96.96 and 56.07 is: 84.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 96.96 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/96.96 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 96.96 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 5,436.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436.55/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.17

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