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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 97.75 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 97.75 and 59.45 is: 89.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 97.75 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/97.75 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 97.75 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 5,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810.60/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.63

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