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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 96.94 and 59.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 96.94 and 59.53 is: 89.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 96.94 = 59.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/96.94 = 59.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 96.94 × 59.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 5,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770.45/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.15

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