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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.11, 88.44 and 42.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.11, 88.44 and 42.30 is: 58.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.11 : 88.44 = 42.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.11/88.44 = 42.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.11x = 88.44 × 42.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.11x = 3,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,741.01/64.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.35

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