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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 88.44 and 42.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 88.44 and 42.23 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 88.44 = 42.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/88.44 = 42.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 88.44 × 42.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 3,734.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734.82/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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