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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 88.42 and 57.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 88.42 and 57.22 is: 78.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 88.42 = 57.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/88.42 = 57.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 88.42 × 57.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 5,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059.39/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.91

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