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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 88.97 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 88.97 and 59.79 is: 82.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 88.97 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/88.97 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 88.97 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 5,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,319.52/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.24

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