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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 96.17 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 96.17 and 58.05 is: 87.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 96.17 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/96.17 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 96.17 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 5,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582.38/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.12

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