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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 89.48 and 59.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 89.48 and 59.84 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 89.48 = 59.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/89.48 = 59.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 89.48 × 59.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 5,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,354.18/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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