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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 88.34 and 58.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 88.34 and 58.24 is: 80.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 88.34 = 58.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/88.34 = 58.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 88.34 × 58.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 5,144.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,144.92/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.39

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