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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.02, 88.37 and 42.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.02, 88.37 and 42.20 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.02 : 88.37 = 42.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.02/88.37 = 42.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.02x = 88.37 × 42.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.02x = 3,729.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729.21/64.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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