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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 95.88 and 58.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 95.88 and 58.86 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 95.88 = 58.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/95.88 = 58.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 95.88 × 58.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 5,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643.50/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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