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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 89.45 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 89.45 and 59.54 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 89.45 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/89.45 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 89.45 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 5,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,325.67/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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