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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 97.43 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 97.43 and 59.94 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 97.43 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/97.43 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 97.43 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 5,839.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839.65/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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