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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 97.32 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 97.32 and 56.79 is: 85.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 97.32 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/97.32 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 97.32 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 5,526.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526.67/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.11

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