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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 89.46 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 89.46 and 59.49 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 89.46 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/89.46 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 89.46 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 5,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,321.98/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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