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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 88.16 and 58.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 88.16 and 58.79 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 88.16 = 58.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/88.16 = 58.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 88.16 × 58.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 5,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182.19/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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