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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 96.97 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 96.97 and 59.56 is: 89.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 96.97 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/96.97 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 96.97 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 5,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,775.69/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.27

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