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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 96.63 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 96.63 and 59.33 is: 88.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 96.63 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/96.63 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 96.63 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 5,732.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,732.28/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.55

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