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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 88.93 and 57.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 88.93 and 57.92 is: 79.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 88.93 = 57.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/88.93 = 57.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 88.93 × 57.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 5,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150.45/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.57

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