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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 95.88 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 95.88 and 58.16 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 95.88 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/95.88 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 95.88 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 5,576.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576.38/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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