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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 96.59 and 57.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 96.59 and 57.81 is: 86.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 96.59 = 57.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/96.59 = 57.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 96.59 × 57.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 5,584.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,584.37/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.31

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