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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.86, 88.96 and 57.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.86, 88.96 and 57.57 is: 78.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.86 : 88.96 = 57.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.86/88.96 = 57.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.86x = 88.96 × 57.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.86x = 5,121.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121.28/64.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.96

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