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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 96.87 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 96.87 and 59.69 is: 89.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 96.87 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/96.87 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 96.87 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 5,782.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782.17/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.22

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