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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 88.35 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 88.35 and 58.87 is: 81.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 88.35 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/88.35 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 88.35 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 5,201.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,201.16/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.23

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