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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 97.95 and 59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 97.95 and 59 is: 89.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 97.95 = 59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/97.95 = 59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 97.95 × 59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 5,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,779.05/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.02

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