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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 88.39 and 42.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 88.39 and 42.22 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 88.39 = 42.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/88.39 = 42.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 88.39 × 42.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 3,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731.83/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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