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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 88.36 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 88.36 and 42.19 is: 58.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 88.36 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/88.36 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 88.36 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 3,727.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727.58/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.19

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