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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 96.06 and 58.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 96.06 and 58.12 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 96.06 = 58.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/96.06 = 58.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 96.06 × 58.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 5,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,583.01/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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