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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 88.52 and 42.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 88.52 and 42.32 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 88.52 = 42.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/88.52 = 42.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 88.52 × 42.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 3,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746.17/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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