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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 96.78 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 96.78 and 59.14 is: 88.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 96.78 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/96.78 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 96.78 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 5,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723.57/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.56

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