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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 97.56 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 97.56 and 59.69 is: 90.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 97.56 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/97.56 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 97.56 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 5,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823.36/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.02

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