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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.01, 88.37 and 42.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.01, 88.37 and 42.21 is: 58.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.01 : 88.37 = 42.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.01/88.37 = 42.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.01x = 88.37 × 42.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.01x = 3,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729.89/64.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.27

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