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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.98, 97.34 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.98, 97.34 and 59.99 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.98 : 97.34 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.98/97.34 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.98x = 97.34 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.98x = 5,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838.64/64.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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