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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 97.79 and 59.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 97.79 and 59.37 is: 89.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 97.79 = 59.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/97.79 = 59.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 97.79 × 59.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 5,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,805.50/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.43

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