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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.01, 88.26 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.01, 88.26 and 58.83 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.01 : 88.26 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.01/88.26 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.01x = 88.26 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.01x = 5,192.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,192.34/64.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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