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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 89.54 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 89.54 and 59.31 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 89.54 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/89.54 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 89.54 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 5,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,310.62/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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