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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88.54 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88.54 and 57.18 is: 79.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88.54 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88.54 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88.54 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 5,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062.72/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.01

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